Equine Hindlimb Lameness Diagnostics (incl. Objective Lameness Evaluation) & Therapies - A 2-Day Practical Course

Date/Time

Nov 8, 2019 to Nov 9, 2019
8:00 AM until 5:45 PM

Description

This 2-day practical course has been developed for equine veterinarians who have experience with lameness investigations and provides a critical overview of possible causes of hindlimb lameness, diagnostic anaesthetic strategies and how to interpret nerve and joint block results, via a regio-anatomic approach. Discussions on the upper hindlimb as a cause of lameness (hip joint, pelvic and sacroiliac problems), Objective Lameness Evaluation and on systemic and intra-articular joint therapies will round the course off. All speakers/instructors are internationally renowned in the field of lameness diagnostics and spend a significant proportion of their clinical work investigating complex lameness cases.

In the mornings the following highly-illustrated lectures will be covered by the specialist:

Lameness Examination – Does it matter how it is done?
Foot, Pastern and Fetlock – Diagnostics (Imaging & Anaesthetic Techniques)
Foot, Pastern and Fetlock – Conditions & Therapy
Proximal Metatarsus & Tarsus – Diagnostics (incl. US technique)
Proximal Metatarsus & Tarsus – Conditions & Therapy
Objective Lameness Evaluation – Principles & Clinical Applications
Stifle Joint – Diagnostics
Stifle Joint – Conditions & Therapy
Hip Joint, Pelvis & Sacroiliac Region – Diagnostics
Hip Joint, Pelvis & Sacroiliac Region – Conditions & Therapy
Conventional systemic & intra-articular Joint Therapies
Systemic & intra-articular Regenerative Therapies

In the afternoons, 7 hours of practical and case-based sessions will give attendees plenty of opportunity to put theory into practice on live horses and limb specimens in small groups (2 – 4 attendees per ultrasound machine) and to discuss all aspects of Hindlimb Lameness diagnostics and therapeutics with the specialists. Each attendee will be rotating through the following practical and case-based stations:

Subjective Lameness Examination
Objective Lameness Evaluation
Nerve & Joint Blocks (incl. ultrasound-guidance)
Ultrasound of the Metatarsus, Tarsus or Stifle Joint – Region chosen by each group individually
2 hours of clinical cases evaluated via subjective and objective lameness evaluation

The course fee includes coffee/tea breaks, lunches, extensive course notes and a certificate of attendance. On the evening of the first day all attendees are invited to attend the wine & cheese reception. Attendees can choose to only attend the lectures (= Lectures Only) on this course or can register for the entire course (= Lectures & Practical Sessions). Early course registration is recommended as there are only a limited number of places available.

Cost

$110 - $2300

Location

Moore Equine Veterinary Centre
260048A Writing Creek Crescen
Rocky View County AB T4A 0M9
Canada

Additional Information

We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, you should always call ahead to confirm dates, times, location, and other information.


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